{"product_id":"elring-100-520-engine-cylinder-head-gasket","title":"Elring 100.520 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket - Left","description":"\u003ch2\u003eElring 100.520 MLS Cylinder Head Gasket\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Elring 100.520 engine cylinder head gasket is a multilayer steel (MLS) gasket built for the left side of the engine on select BMW V8 applications. It is specified with a 2.0 mm thickness and an installed thickness of 2 mm, with coverage for cylinders 5-8.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine cylinder head gasket for left-side installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultilayer steel (MLS) gasket design for precise sealing performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 2.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalled thickness: 2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor cylinder bank 5-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElring part number 100.520\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits 2000-2003 BMW M5, left. Fits 2000-2003 BMW Z8, left. This Elring 100.520 head gasket is also a direct reference for BMW OE part number 11 12 7 833 759 for the same application. For BMW M5 and BMW Z8 engines, the MLS construction supports a consistent seal at the cylinder head interface where accurate thickness and bank-specific fitment matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Gasket Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoolant leakage at the cylinder head sealing surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompression loss between the head and engine block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombustion gas seepage into the cooling system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil seepage from a compromised head gasket seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealing issues after cylinder head service or engine teardown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm left-side bank orientation and cylinder coverage before installation. Measure the mating surfaces and verify the required gasket thickness matches the engine specification. Clean and inspect the cylinder head and block surfaces carefully, and follow the manufacturer’s torque sequence and tightening procedure during assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eElring is known for sealing-system components used in engine repair applications. This gasket is built to OE-style dimensional requirements for the listed BMW fitments, including 2000-2003 BMW M5 and 2000-2003 BMW Z8, with the specified 2 mm installed thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43410635653301,"sku":"DTWD-100.520","price":122.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/EL_100520_Fro.jpg?v=1774730321","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/elring-100-520-engine-cylinder-head-gasket","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}